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Philadelphia lawyer and activist Michael Coard, who is an opponent of the Philadelphia Parking Authority and its red-light camera program. He explains how to dispute a red-light camera ticket in Philadelphia.
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Hate Philly’s Red-Light Cameras? Michael Coard Is Here for the Fight

The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “street thug.”


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Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

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Philly Judge Will Issue Landmark NFL Ruling in July

On July 22nd, U.S. District Judge Anita Brody will decide whether 4,200 former football players can move forward with their class-action suit against the NFL. They […]

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So the Golfers Can Tweet from Merion, Huh?

The Inquirer has compiled an amusing list of golfers already tweeting from Merion, apparently in defiance of the U.S. Open’s longstanding cellphone ban. (During last year’s […]

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Comcast Nearing Worldwide Internet Domination

Amid all the television-focused debates about them “funding agendas” and monopolizing the cable market, one can forget about the whole internet side of their business. […]

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Tornado Watch for Philadelphia Area

See all that yellow? All of those spots are under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. on Monday night, according to the National Weather Service. […]

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City Council Wants to Investigate Building Collapse Too Now

Shortly after D.A. Seth Williams announced he was convening a grand jury to investigate last week’s building collapse, City Council President Darrell Clarke said Council […]

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NSA Leaker Snowden’s Family Is Local

Edward Snoden, the man who has outed himself as the source responsible for several of the high-profile National Security Agency leaks dominating the headlines, has […]


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


Introducing G Philly’s Queer 6-Word Memoir Project

Your life in 6 gay words.

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After School District Firings, Website Chronicles “Faces of the Layoffs”

A group of local educators affiliated with Philadelphia’s Teacher Action Group has created a website called “Faces of the Layoffs,” to which the 3,783 of […]

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Seth Williams: Grand Jury Will Investigate Building Collapse

District Attorney Seth Williams announced today that a grand jury is being convened to investigate the Market Street building collapse that killed six and injured […]

TONIGHT: See ‘The Out List’ Before It Debuts on HBO

Info on tonight’s advance screening.

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Kobe Bryant Memorabilia Spat Has Ended

In a win for Kobe Bryant, and a loss for journalists, sports fans, and producers of potential reality shows, the anticipated court showdown between the […]

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


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Sneak Peek at New Dr. J Documentary

The Doctor begins with archival footage of Magic Johnson asking Isaiah Thomas for his favorite memory of Julius Erving. The Hall of Famers smile as […]

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The Coolest Obituary You’ll Read This Week, Featuring a Penn Dropout

47-year-old Mott Green died after being “electrocuted while working on solar-powered machinery for cooling chocolate during overseas transport.” His early death, tragic as it was, […]

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Michelle Obama Has the Right to Defend Herself

There was a considerable amount of copy last week devoted to the story of First Lady Michelle Obama and the Heckler. Ellen Sturtz, the heckler, […]

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Entire Norcross Family Now Endorsing Cory Booker

Sunday night, the Inquirer‘s Matt Katz reported that South Jersey power broker George Norcross had endorsed Cory Booker for Senate. That makes sense, given his leanings. […]

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